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regarding

ri-GAR-ding/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/UKri-GAH-ding/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/

Noun pluralregardings

3 meanings of regarding

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  1. 1
    aboutpreposition
    Used to say what a subject or message is about.

    I got an email regarding the school trip next week.

    She had a few questions regarding the new rules.

    UsageSay regarding the trip (not incorrect: regarding to the trip). You can often say about instead.

    Similarabout, concerning, on, re, respecting

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  2. 2
    viewingverb
    Present participle of regard. This -ing form can describe an action in the past, present, or future.

    She stood there regarding the painting with a puzzled look.

    He kept regarding me as if we had met somewhere before.

    UsageTo say what someone thinks of something, use as: regarding him as a friend.

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  3. 3
    a gazenounrarecountable
    The act of looking at or noticing something.

    Similarobservation, scrutiny, examination, look, study

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regarding is a form of regard

regard, verb: To think of someone or something in a certain way. Full entry

Forms
regardregards he/she/itregarding -ing formregarded past tense, past participle
Spelling
regard → regarding: add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "regard" plus the ending "-ing".

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 1 fact